Operations Supervisor, LTL Logistics & Dock Leader

Central Transport; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC in Hillside, IL, is seeking an experienced General Dispatcher/Operations Supervisor to oversee outbound operations for a 200-door facility. You will manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight, while coordinating dock activities and labor.

The ideal candidate has transportation or cross-docking experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. You will drive on-time performance, safety, and compliance with DOT/OSHA standards, while developing a

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving environment (preferably within the LTL industry).
• Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound operations within a 200-door freight facility for your designated section of the dock.
• This includes loading, managing forklift traffic, and overseeing proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to achieve a designated production schedule.
• Utilize independent judgement to build loads based on available labor and freight levels.
• Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring cube and weight of trailers.
• Provide leadership and accountability to a team of drivers, dock workers and dock hand.
• Monitor dock production and ensure KPI goals are met or exceeded.
• Monitor hours and overtime.
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with DOT/OSHA standards.
• Ensure company operational model compliance.
• Support a culture of excellence in quality of product to internal and external customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Technology aptitude

Transportation experience

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Central Transport LLC in Hillside, IL, is seeking an experienced General Dispatcher/Operations Supervisor to oversee outbound operations for a 200-door facility. You will manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight, while coordinating dock activities and labor.

The ideal candidate has transportation or cross-docking experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. You will drive on-time performance, safety, and compliance with DOT/OSHA standards, while developing a